? Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, 6000 Atlanta Highway, will continue a men's ministry training event titled "No Man Left Behind Essentials" today. The speaker will be David Delk, president of Man in the Mirror, which helps churches reach men and make disciples. 205-602-1984.

? Heritage Baptist Church will have a "rise up and dance your shoes off" event at 11:30 a.m. today at the Shoppes at EastChase. This will be a "flash-mob" style celebration in the parking lot between Genghis Grill and EarthFare. Each participant buys and wears a new pair of shoes, does the dance routine and leaves the shoes to be donated to ministry organizations. Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. To register, log on to www.hbcm.net/worship/riseup2013/

? Perry Hill Road Church of Christ, 800 Perry Hill Road, will hold a gospel meeting with Paul Earnhart of Louisville, Ky., at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. There also will be morning classes at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday on "secrets to a joyful life." 244-1675.

? Faith Fellowship Holiness Church, 1386 U.S. 82 West in Prattville, will host a gospel sing at 6 p.m. Sunday. The featured group will be The Crusaders from Prosperity, S.C. Public welcome. 361-1418 or 546-0528.

? First United Methodist Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, presents a three-week series on poverty at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 and 24 in the Epworth Room. The series explores how Christians identify with, and care about, those in economic poverty. Series will feature speakers who are working to end poverty in our community. 834-8990.

? The musical stage play "Something on the Inside," written by former prisoner Deon Wright, will be produced April 12 at Fresh Anointing House of Worship, 150 E. Fleming Road. The play, about a young man's redemption, has been performed in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Nashville, Tenn. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $15 for students with ID. 205-529-1064 or 205-960-9345.

? Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministry, Chapter 38, will hold its annual Ride for Freedom on April 13 at the Alabama Teen Challenge Selma Center, 3888 County Road 261 in Jones. Registration is at 9 a.m., with kickstands up at 10 a.m. Cost to ride is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. The ride is a benefit for the men's induction center, which serves men who have acknowledged their need for help with problems related to addictions. Wheels of Faith is allied with the Assemblies of God denomination. 375-0913.

? Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church, 4740 Old Hayneville Road, invites the public to a Second Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. April 14. Guest speaker will be minister Franklin McMillion. 318-9589.

? First United Methodist Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, will hold an Easter Vesper Service at 4 p.m. April 14 in the sanctuary. The adult ensemble will present an afternoon of Easter hymns, carols and anthems in celebration of the 50 days of Easter. 834-8990.

? Holiness Temple Church of Christ in Prayer No. 2, 760 Drivers Row, will celebrate its 53rd church anniversary at 7 p.m. April 18-19 and 11:30 a.m. April 21. 467-2488.

? Mount Zion No. 3 Missionary Baptist Church in Eclectic will hold an installation service for the Rev. JaCorey Calloway at 2:30 p.m. April 21. The guest minister will be the Rev. Bernard Harris.

? New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 725 Augusta Ave., invites the public to a women's conference from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 20. 549-0378.

? Sweet Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 6067 U.S. 80 West in Tuskegee, holds Tuesday Night Live services each week, with prayer at 6:15 p.m. and God's spoken word from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Public welcome. 727-7058.

Briefs are compiled by Montgomery Advertiser features writer Allison Griffin. Does your house of worship have news to share? Let her know about it by noon Thursdays. Space limitations may prevent us from running all of them. Include the church address and phone number. All locations are in Montgomery unless otherwise noted. Fax to 261-1548 or email algriffin@gannett.com